KLEZ-ASTAR is a woodworking enterprise comprising two plants located in the Republic of Karelia in northwestern Russia. It produces softwood lumber and planed products, including edged and planed boards, tongue-and-groove panels, flooring boards, and lining boards of various profiles. All ASTAR products are manufactured in accordance with Russian and international standards. Northern Karelian timber, used as raw material for ASTAR lumber, provides high strength, moisture resistance, and resistance to microorganisms and insects—qualities highly valued by customers. Deliveries can be made anywhere in the world. The company's sales markets include Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.